Embroidered cloth
Production date
1941-1945
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Embroidered cloth featuring a badge of the Royal Navy. This was embroidered by a patient at Bystock Convalescent Home, Exmouth, between 1941-1945. In the bottom right hand corner is embroidered "'To Nurse Hallifax from [xxx]."
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History
During the Second World War, properties across the country, from village halls to private mansions, were used as convalescent homes and additional support to hospitals.
Catalogue Number
2264/1
Associated Person and Role
Bystock Convalescent Home
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